POW/MIA 5k

The first five service members to cross the POW/MIA 5K finish line pose for a photo at Doughboy Field on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Sept. 21, 2018. The POW/MIA 5K’s purpose is to raise awareness for prisoners of war and those missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Blair)

Medical clinic hosts open house for providers

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Kipp, 87th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, gives opening remarks during an open house at the 87th Medical Group on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 25, 2018. Approximately 200 local health care providers who work with the 87th MDG treating Joint Base MDL community members attended the event, demonstrating the importance of their support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Ariel Owings)

Safety office inspects new joint confined space rescue training

An 87th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman listens to a briefing during a confined space and safety inspection exercise on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 3, 2018. The 87th CES, in conjunction with the 87th Safety Operations Office, conducted a joint training event to evaluate their ability to perform rescue and recovery operations in a confined space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Ariel Owings)

KIT brings awareness, support to military members

Airman 1st Class Julie Ann Garmon, 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron materiel manager, listens to a story during an Inclusive by Design: A Gathering of Influencers conference on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 25, 2018. The conference was held by the Kids Included Together organization which provided a safe space for people to speak freely. Garmon was able to talk and connect with other Joint Base MDL community members who understood her situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Ariel Owings)

Airmen represent Gold Star families in ruck march

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst community members ruck during the 12th Annual Gold Star Ruck March on Joint Base MDL, New Jersey, Oct. 6, 2018. Gold Star Families for Peace was founded in 2005 by those who lost family members in the most recent war in Iraq, which gave them the right to display a Gold Star. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Ariel Owings)

Breast cancer survivor gives power to victim stereotype

A Breast Cancer Awareness Month seminar takes place on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Oct. 11, 2018. The Naval Air Systems Command Women’s Advisory Group hosted the event where they provided informational pamphlets and wristbands embossed with the words hope, faith and strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Ariel Owings)

Nov. 21, 2018 - Progress is being made to assist civilians in several parts of the world, including in Colombia and Yemen, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said while speaking at a Pentagon press briefing.

Nov. 21, 2018 - The U.S. military is setting up several observation posts in Syria beside the border with Turkey to provide military intelligence of any terrorist elements moving into Turkey from Syria.

Nov. 18, 2018 - Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford reiterated that reconciliation is the only way forward in Afghanistan and that political, economic, religious and military pressure must be maintained on the group.

Nov. 17, 2018 - Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford said great power competition among the United States, China and Russia is a reality and that the United States must change the funding and development trajectory moving forward.